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The ‘extremely knowledgeable’ commercial property practice at Irwin Mitchell is noted for its portfolio management advice. Corporate clients and property developers regularly instruct the practice to handle the lettings and transactional aspects of property estates. The team also assists with flagship development projects, including major infrastructure and regeneration schemes. The practice is led by Leeds-based contact James Knowles, while the Sheffield office is home to key contacts Martyn Holland, who advises on real estate investments, and Ben Rogers, who is noted for his development expertise. Anastasija Beard is another name to note.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Excellent responses to general and specialist queries.’

  • ‘Irwin Mitchell takes time to understand our organisation and overall direction.’

  • ‘Guy Whitehead is on your side.’

  • ‘They are extremely knowledgeable in their field. Always available to answer queries, big or small. Client portal is very useful. We have a great working relationship. If we need advice from other specialisms, it is always on hand.’

  • ‘Anastasija Beard is an outstanding individual. Highly efficient and knowledgeable in her field.'

Key clients

  • Al Ain Holding LLC
  • Arcam Developments Management 1 Limited
  • Artisan Real Estate
  • Artium Group Limited
  • Boston College
  • Caddick Land
  • Christeyns (UK) limited
  • Country Style Foods Ltd
  • Crescent Developments (York) Limited
  • Dobbies Garden Centres Limited
  • EE Ventures Limited
  • Excel Parking Services Limited
  • Ferrero UK Limited
  • Furnival Quay Limited
  • Fusion Global Management LLP
  • Gleeson Homes
  • Gravity Active Entertainment
  • HSBC Bank PLC
  • Hartpury University
  • Henry Boot PLC
  • Heworth Green Developments Limited
  • Jaynic Properties Ltd
  • Jones Lang LaSalle Limited
  • Keepmoat Homes Limited
  • Magnum Homes
  • Manor Oaks Property Limited
  • Newham Sixth Form College
  • Newmarket Lane Limited
  • Pennine Property Partnership
  • Persimmon Homes Limited
  • Peveril Securities Limited
  • Rula Developments Limited
  • Rula Homes
  • Sheffield Hallam University
  • Strata Homes (Yorkshire) Limited
  • Summit Learning Trust
  • Suon Group
  • Swallowfield Homes Limited
  • The Dyson Group PLC
  • Thorntons Limited
  • University of Maryland
  • Vistry Partnerships (Yorkshire) Limited
  • Wilton Developments Limited

Work highlights

  • Advised Dobbies Garden Centres Limited on the development of its new flagship garden centre in Tewkesbury, which opened its doors in November 2022.
  • Advised Rula Developments Limited on the conditional purchase of Plot 6 and Plot 6a comprising 18 acres of land at the former Hatfield Main colliery (currently known as Unity).
  • Advised Dobbies Garden Centres Limited on a network deal with strategic partner, CVS Group Limited, one of the largest integrated veterinary service providers in the UK.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

James Knowles

Other key lawyers

Ben Rogers, Martyn Holland, Anastasija Beard, Guy Whitehead